Wastewater Utility Specialist

WASTEWATER UTILITY SPECIALIST I

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: 12/31/2025

OC26-253

Salary: $25.68-$37.24/Hourly; DOQ

Trainee: $23.11/Hourly

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Department: PW/Wastewater Collections

To apply for this position:
Please apply and add your skills and certifications. You MUST attach a resume in the attachment section of the applications.

Lake Havasu City is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Wastewater Utility Specialist I. This position plays an essential role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of the City’s wastewater collection system.

The Wastewater Utility Specialist I performs entry-level duties related to the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of wastewater collection infrastructure. Working under direct supervision, this position assists with the cleaning and servicing of wastewater lines, lift stations, manholes, and related facilities while adhering to established safety and operational standards.

• Performs a full range of general repairs related to the wastewater collection system; performs trenching, shoring, and back filling; repairs gravity mainlines, force mains and laterals.
• Performs a full range of general maintenance and cleaning duties related to the wastewater collection system; cleans and rods sewer mains and laterals; cleans lift stations and wet wells.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools including service trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, vactor trucks, skip loaders, backhoes and related attachments, large trailers, and hand and power tools.
• Serves in emergency standby capacity; provides customer service and performs all aspects of collection system maintenance and repair during after-hours periods including holidays and weekends.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months or less experience in the use of hand tools, construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Grade I Wastewater Collection or Grade I Wastewater Treatment Certification issued by the Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) at hire.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver License Class B with Tanker Endorsement at hire.

The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification, will be considered a trainee.

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement within the utility services field.
• A supportive work environment dedicated to safety, service, and community excellence.

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Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City s Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Lake Havasu City complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Department of Transportation Drug Testing Program.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted under the authority of City policy and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Appointment is subject to a successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after an offer of employment has been made.